CONCLUSION

   Before I continue with my objective opinion about the EIZO FlexScan EV3895 i feel i must first disclose that I’ve been using it for well over 2 months now and the reason for that is simple really, i wanted to test it with everything and what better way than to use it as my primary monitor for a rather long period of time? Now the good news is that the EV3895 didn't disappoint, image quality is superb, build quality is equally great and as for its size, well 38 inches may not come close to the 49 inches of the Viotek monitor i have in the lab but thanks to its 24:10 ratio the EV3895 feels like a much more comfortable screen (at least for me). Now of course this isn't a gaming monitor so with a refresh rate of 60Hz even its overdrive feature can't do miracles. Still i belong to the same group of people who grew up with CRT monitors and who had LCD screens with the same refresh rate up until roughly 5 years ago so at least to me that's not a problem when playing games, even fast passed ones. Would i had liked it more had the EV3895 features a higher refresh rate? Certainly, I’m not trying to hide behind my finger here. All I’m saying is that even 60Hz for some people is ok when playing games, especially when you're exchanging image quality, screen surface and build quality for it. The stereo speakers are ok if you don't listen to music, watch movies or play games (meaning for office use) but anything other than that and, well, you should be getting a pair of external speakers (or a soundbar). Finally the 4-USB 3.0 hub is extremely convenient, when you finally get it working that is. You see the 2 USB 3.0 hub cables which you are required to plug into your system might just not provide enough power for connected devices (yes, even self powered ones), in that case you also need to plug the USB-C port into your system, either with a USB-C to USB-C cable (if your system supports it) or a USB-C to USB-A cable (in my case i used the latter and everything started working like a charm - sacrificing 3 USB 3.0 ports to get 4 is still worth it in my book - of course this "solution" may apply to other monitors as well).

   EIZO has always manufactured some of the highest quality PC monitors money can buy and the FlexScan EV3895 is no exception since it currently retails for no less than 1549Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). This is indeed a hefty price tag if one is to consider that most 49-inch models cost less but for professionals the EIZO name is enough to put all these considerations to rest. Still the FlexScan EV3895 is clearly not gamer material, sure it can fill up that role if you’re not very demanding but other than that you’d be better off with another monitor from another brand. That being said I’m very happy with the EIZO FlexScan EV3895, both image and build quality are superb, the features-list is not something we see with most monitors out there and as for size, well 37.5 inches should be plenty for most people working from their desk. So aside its basic refresh rate which renders it a rather poor choice for very demanding and professional gamers (and of course its price tag for some people) I really can’t find anything wrong with the FlexScan EV3895 by EIZO and that’s why it gets the Platinum Award

PROS

- Excellent Build Quality
- 3840x1600p UWQHD+
- WLED IPS Panel
- Excellent Image Quality / Color Accuracy (100% sRGB / 86% AdobeRGB Gamut)
- Features (Light Sensor / Eco Mode / Color & Brightness Adjustments / Picture By Picture)
- 5ms GTG Response Time (Overdrive)
- 5 Year Limited Warranty / 6 Months Zero Bright Pixel Warranty
- Versatile Stand (Tilt / Swivel / Height Adjustment)
- 4xUSB 3.1 Ports / USB C Port (85W)
- Stereo Speakers (1W Each)
- Available Ports (HDMI v2.0, DisplayPort v1.4, 3.5mm Mini Jack, RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet)
- On / Off Power Switch
- Available In Black & White Colors

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Not Ideal For Gaming (60Hz)